Fundraisers end their cycling odyssey in Luxembourg

Britain's Ambassador to Luxembourg led a group of 40 cyclists into the capital on what was the last leg of a 425-mile fundraising trip on Wednesday afternoon.

13.06.2012

Britain's Ambassador to Luxembourg led a group of 40 cyclists into the capital on what was the last leg of a 425-mile fundraising trip on Wednesday afternoon.

Riding her Smith & Wesson bike (a gift from the US military), Alice Walpole greeted the group of wet and weary cyclists, guiding them the last few kilometres for a well-earned lunch at the Embassy residence.

The trip had been organised by Camden-based charity helping young people with disabilities Langdon. As the last stop in the gruelling four-day bike ride, the riders were able to rest safe in the knowledge that their efforts had helped to raise more than 55,000 GBP for the organisation.

Charity fundraising chair Paul Goodman told wort.lu/en: “We've been through driving rain. We've been over some very steep hills and it's been a fantastic road biking experience. We're all very proud to have arrived in Luxembourg.”

The charity chose Luxembourg City as its destination because it is twinned with Camden town, in London, where the charity is based.

Among the riders who pedalled for four days from Hampstead Heath in London to Luxembourg were four Langdon residents. Resident James Manton said he enjoyed the experience but planned to do more training when he takes part next year. He said: “It makes me feel very happy to see so many people doing this for us.”